Indian travellers are increasingly making last-minute bookings for both domestic and international trips, primarily within 15 days of departure. Flexible work schedules, rising disposable incomes, and attractive deals from travel platforms fuel this trend, contrasting with the advance planning habits of European and American travellers.
From the culinary delights of Hong Kong to the spiritual serenity of Bhutan, each location offers a unique blend of culture, beauty, and festivity, ensuring your holiday is as illuminating as the festival itself
To strengthen India-UAE ties, Indian travellers can now get visa-on-arrival at UAE ports. Options include a 14-day extendable visa or a 60-day non-extendable visa. This follows efforts like the five-year multiple-entry visa and a pre-approved visa-on-arrival service introduced earlier in 2023.
As the festive season approaches, consumers are gearing up for their holiday shopping, and advertisers have a unique opportunity to tap into this growing demand.
As we approach World Tourism Day on September 27th, a new trend is reshaping the landscape of Indian travel: Travel Now, Pay Later (TNPL) schemes and travel
A new survey reveals that 93% of young travellers in India, including Gen Alpha and Gen Z, are actively involved in family vacation planning. These young decision-makers influence destination choices, with parents often selecting trips based on their children's interests. The trend highlights a shift in travel preferences among India's youngest generations.
Gig tripping, a new travel trend where people plan trips, often internationally, to see their favourite artists perform, is on the rise. According to a report by the online travel platform Skyscanner, 37 per cent of Indian travellers are willing to fly to see their favourite performers live.
Consumers in India have the highest requirement for personalised service in the world, with 82% of them expecting tailored experiences, a new survey has revealed.That is according to tech giant Adobe, whose Experience Index 2019 polled 1,000 Indian adults as part of a broader global survey of consumer experience expectations.It found that seamless and personalised experiences are key to keeping consumers happy and that respect for customers is also an essential component of brand interaction.One headline finding for India is that two out of three consumers in the country prefer human interaction over dealing with computers or other machines.Yet the great majority (79%) are happy to have automated experiences, rising to 84% of Indians aged 25 to 34, provided they are done well.“In the past few years, India has seen competition across brand categories intensify, with businesses giving their consumers more choices than ever before.
The global travel retail industry, valued at $108 billion by 2029, is booming, particularly in Asia-Pacific due to rising disposable incomes and increasing travel. India is emerging as a key player with a projected market growth to $5.4 billion by 2029, driven by infrastructural developments and a burgeoning middle class
A recent survey conducted by LocalCircles highlights the preferences of Indian households this festive season, the platforms they might choose to shop from, items likely to be bought and more
In 2025, Indian travellers will prioritize collective experiences, with 53% eager for live sports and 79% planning immersive art journeys. Stargazing and garden visits are popular, while holistic living and gaming influence travel choices.
India's travel market is poised for unprecedented growth, driven by soaring passport ownership and significant investments in personalised and immersive travel experiences.
As we celebrate Diwali season, in this second edition of the new Traveller Insights Series, produced exclusively for DFNI by travel retail data experts Air4casts, the focus is on the affluent Indian traveller
The report further highlights that 77% of respondents have increased their shopping budgets compared to the previous year, and 25% are prepared to spend over Rs 50,000.
India's retail sector is seeing a transformation with the rise of premiumisation. Consumers are increasingly spending on high-end products, leading to a demand for premium shopping malls. This trend is evident in both metropolitan and smaller cities, with international luxury brands also entering the market, boosting foreign investment.
How powerful is social media in shaping travel choices amongst affluent Indian travellers?
During the "Marketing Strategies For Emerging Luxury Destinations" fireside chat at Luxury Tribe, Dushyant Bhalla from Aabee Resort and Travel, reveals how social media trends, driven by celebrity experiences, are influencing Gen Z and millennials to seek out exact luxury experiences they've seen online.
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